Obituary: Pasqua ‘Tina’ O'Connor, 71, Of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — (From Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home): Pasqua "Tina" O'Connor, 71, of Hamden, died November 17 at Connecticut Hospice after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Daniel James O'Connor.

Born in Bari, Italy, daughter of the late Gino & Pasqua LoRusso DiMaggio, she worked for many years as an insurance claims auditor.

Pasqua volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House for many years, was a member of The Sons & Daughters of Italy and crocheted many blankets for donations to the Keefe center in Hamden. She enjoyed trips to the casino, and spending time with family.

She is survived by her sons: Daniel (Stacey) O'Connor of North Haven, David (Lindsay) O'Connor of Cromwell, and Gerald (Victoria Steele) O'Connor of East Haven, nieces; Barbara (Shawn) Carlson, and Krystle DiMaggio, three nephews, and grandchildren; Taylor, Mia, Danni & Rogan O'Connor.

Calling hours will be held TUESDAY Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Friends are asked to go directly to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church WEDNESDAY at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be private.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charity www.RMHC.org.

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